No tutoring lessons the week of September 4-8, 2017. Fall semester schedule will begin Monday, September 11.
Author: PatM
No Lessons Independence Day – July 4th
No lessons on Tuesday, July 4th in celebration of Independence Day!
May 29th – Memorial Day
No lessons. Enjoy the long weekend!
“Overcoming Dyslexia” Author Dr. Sally Shaywitz in Bloomington June 7th
We have a exciting opportunity to hear one of the nation's leading authorities and researchers on dyslexia at en event in Bloomington on June 7th.
Sally E. Shaywitz , M.D. is the author of over 200 scientific articles, chapters and books, including the widely acclaimed national best-seller, Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level. Together with her husband, Dr. Bennett Shaywitz, she originated and championed the "Sea of Strengths" model of dyslexia which emphasizes a sea of strengths of higher critical thinking and creativity surrounding the encapsulated weakness found in children and adults who are dyslexic.
Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D., and Bennett A. Shaywitz, M.D., co-directors of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity, and national experts on dyslexia, will discuss screening, diagnosis, evidence-based interventions, and new educational approaches. The symposium will be on June 7 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Middle School, 1300 W 106th St, Bloomington. For more information and registration see Pacer's website.
Dyslexia Basics Fact Sheet from International Dyslexia Association
Spring Break March 27-31
No tutoring sessions this week. Enjoy! 😊
Upper Midwest Branch International Dyslexia Association Annual Spring Conference
The annual conference for parents, educators and professionals will be Saturday, April 22nd. New this year is the option for virtual attendance. Click on the link below for information and registration.
43rd Annual Dyslexia Conference: “Building Stories”
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Crowne Plaza Hotel: Minneapolis West